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Smooth the climb
A good takeoff has a defined shape. It also has a defined end. For an airliner that's thrust reduction and acceleration, commonly somewhere around 1,000 to 1,500 ft above the airfield depending on the operator, while for a light aircraft it's established at Vy with the flaps on schedule. Most simmers have no defined end to their takeoff, which is exactly why it never gets judged.
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One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,814 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 439 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 23 at EGPE Inverness Airport, where the Sierra C24R aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 351 meters, which accounted for 19% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 71 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 2 knots from a direction of 270 degrees.
As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it did so from runway 23, with the distance covered being less than 1 nautical mile in 25 seconds. The right-hand pattern crosswind was also navigated, with the aircraft covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The pattern downwind turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 50.3 degrees.
The downwind leg of the pattern was 2 nautical miles long and took 87 seconds to complete. The base leg turn involved a distance of 1 nautical mile, with an angle to the runway of 45 degrees and a turn angle of 41.7 degrees. The base leg itself was less than 1 nautical mile long and took 15 seconds to complete. The final turn was also less than 1 nautical mile long and took 23 seconds to complete.
The final approach to runway 23 was made from the north-east, with a heading of 233.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 239 feet above ground level. The landing on runway 23 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 437 meters, which was 35% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 52 knots, and the touchdown rate was perfect at -48 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots from a direction of 268 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was also 3 knots. The total landing distance was 631 meters, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The total flight distance was 7 nautical miles, which was completed in 5 minutes, and the aircraft used 0 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The aircraft, Sierra C24R, successfully landed at EGPE Inverness Airport, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in its approach and landing technique. The final approach was initiated from the north east, heading 233.0° at 1 nautical mile and 239 feet above ground level (agl). This positioning allowed the aircraft to make a precise approach to runway 23, which is 1,814 meters in length.
The landing was executed with a good threshold height, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway threshold. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 74 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 437 meters was good, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also within acceptable limits.
One of the most impressive aspects of this landing was the touchdown rate, which was perfect at -48 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down smoothly and without any excessive deceleration, which can be a critical factor in preventing damage to the aircraft and ensuring the safety of the occupants.
The runway touchdown alignment was also perfect, demonstrating that the pilot had excellent control over the aircraft's descent and alignment with the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots at 268°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 3 knots, which is relatively minimal and should not have presented any significant challenges for the pilot.
The total landing distance of 631 meters was 35% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, indicating that the pilot had maintained control over the aircraft's speed and direction during the rollout phase.
Overall, this landing demonstrates a high level of proficiency and skill on the part of the pilot, as well as a good understanding of the aircraft's performance characteristics and the local weather conditions. The score of 98.2% is a testament to the pilot's ability to execute a safe and precise landing, and suggests that they are well-suited to operate this type of aircraft in a variety of conditions.
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